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DS03 VCT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all wheel arches filled

Fail 2 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all wheel arches filled

Fail 2 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front &rear corroded to excess (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 297,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole under side corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 291,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 291,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger behind axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill behind axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger behind axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 under arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

oil leak on back of engine

under side of van corroded in various places

Pass 29 Sep 2016 282,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seat (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passengers (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 282,783 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near front of spring inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seat (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passengers (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 266,833 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 266,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner panel marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 251,587 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 251,587 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 248,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak detected possibly from turbo

slight free play felt at o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 31 Jul 2013 248,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads visually look thin advise

oil leak detected possibly from turbo

slight free play felt at o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jul 2012 232,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 6 Jul 2012 232,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2011 214,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

no spare wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2010 194,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/f wing mirror wide angle glass cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 176,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 176,523 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 152,924 miles

n/s mirror tapped up

n/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear

Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight end float rear n&o/s bearings (hub)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,414 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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DS03 VCT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS03 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS03 VCT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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